This 90-minute session introduces centre-set mediation, a trauma-informed and virtue-based approach to conflict resolution. Rooted in philosophy, psychology, and practical-ethics this model reframes mediation as a process of meaning-making rather than mere settlement. Participants will explore why humans are not primarily rational animals, how certainty can undermine peace, and how cultivating humility, courage, and patience transform conflict into connection.
Designed for mediators, leaders, and peace practitioners who want to move beyond procedural neutrality toward transformative practice.
This program is grounded in the recognition that conflict and justice are experienced differently across cultures, communities, and identities. By introducing a “centre-set” approach, the seminar resists rigid, one-size-fits-all outcomes and instead emphasizes movement, patience, and dignity. The framework honours multiple ways of knowing and communicating, allowing practitioners to adapt tools like “maybe” language, centre-seeking questions, and pacing to diverse cultural contexts.